Forces Engaged: XVII Army Corps, Army of the Tennessee [US]; Gregg’s
Task Force (equivalent to a brigade) [CS]

Estimated Casualties: 1,011 total (US 442; CS 569)

Description: Ordered by Lt. Gen. John C. Pemberton, Confederate commander
at Vicksburg, Brig. Gen. John Gregg led his force from Port Hudson, Louisiana,
to Jackson, Mississippi, and out to Raymond to intercept approaching Union
troops. Before dawn on May 12, Maj. Gen. James B. McPherson had his XVII
Army Corps on the march, and by 10:00 am they were about three miles from
Raymond. Gregg decided to dispute the crossing of Fourteen Mile Creek and
arrayed his men and artillery accordingly. As the Yankees approached, the
Rebels opened fire, initially causing heavy casualties. Some Union troops
broke, but Maj. Gen. John A. Logan rallied a force to hold the line. Confederate
troops attacked the line but had to retire. More Yankees arrived and the
Union force counterattacked. Heavy fighting ensued that continued for six
hours, but the overwhelming Union force prevailed. Gregg’s men left the
field. Although Gregg’s men lost the battle, they had held up a much superior
Union force for a day.